Accounts Payable Assistant

Butler Rose Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected organization in Plymouth is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join their dedicated finance team. The ideal candidate should have strong accounts payable experience, preferably with utilities billing knowledge. Responsibilities include managing utility invoices, liaising with suppliers, and ensuring accurate data processing. This full-time role offers excellent development opportunities within a supportive environment. If you're ready to progress in your finance career, apply today!

Benefits

Excellent development opportunities

Supportive finance team

Qualifications

• Experience working in a financial environment.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and organized.
• Sound understanding of double-entry bookkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Accurately record and analyze utility invoices.
• Liaise with internal teams and energy suppliers.
• Coordinate meter readings and maintain accurate records.
• Assist with supplier tendering processes and audits.
• Provide excellent customer service to colleagues and suppliers.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

Utilities billing knowledge

Excel and data analysis

Communication and interpersonal skills

Education

A minimum of 3 GCSEs (grades 4-9 including Maths)

AAT qualification (Level 3 or above)

Job description

Accounts Payable Assistant

Location: Plymouth
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Full-time, permanent

Butler Rose are delighted to be working with a respected organisation in Plymouth who are seeking a Accounts Payable Assistant to join their dedicated finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong accounts payable experience - ideally with some exposure to utilities billing - to take on a varied and rewarding role within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Role

Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering an accurate and efficient utilities accounts payable service. Your responsibilities will include:

• Accurately recording and analysing utility invoices and ensuring timely processing for payment.
• Liaising with internal teams, bill management providers and energy suppliers to ensure a seamless flow of information.
• Coordinating meter readings and maintaining accurate records of property meters, billing data, and related documentation.
• Assisting with utility supplier tendering processes and supporting financial reviews at month and year end.
• Processing journals, purchase orders and invoices, and assisting with audit requirements.
• Providing excellent customer service to colleagues, suppliers, and residents, ensuring all enquiries are handled professionally.

About You

We're looking for a team player who is detail-oriented, proactive and organised. You will have:

• Experience working within a financial environment, ideally with knowledge of utilities billing or metering.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills, with the ability to manage and interpret large datasets.
• A sound understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and financial control accounts.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to accuracy and service excellence.
• A minimum of 3 GCSEs (grades 4-9 or equivalent) including Maths. An AAT qualification (Level 3 or above, or currently studying) would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

In return, you'll be joining a forward-thinking and values-driven organisation that genuinely invests in its people. You'll benefit from excellent development opportunities, a supportive finance team, and the chance to make a meaningful contribution to the wider community.

If you're looking for the next step in your finance career within a friendly and professional setting, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply with a copy of your CV. To find out more, please contact Matt Jones at Butler Rose on [e-mail]

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.